Unit 1
What do you call someone who wants a strong central government?
Federalist
What branch of the government does the Senate reside under?
Legislative
What is the purpose of a social movement?
Social Change through action
Which of the following reflects the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade (1973) ?
(A) It ruled that the state had an overarching right to prohibit women of all ages from having abortions anytime during their pregnancies.
(B) It ruled that the state had a justifiable interest to legalize abortion.
(C) It ruled that a woman’s right to an abortion was a privacy right incorporated to all of the states.
(D) It ruled that the case was moot, as Roe’s pregnancy had ended by the time the case came up for review.
C
Which amendment states that any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
What is it called when they propose a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
Which branch of the government interprets the constitution?
Judical
In terms of Affirmative Action cases, what will the supreme court immediately overruled?
Anything with a quota
What SCOTUS case involved the commerce clause?
US v. Lopez
Which Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?
4
Why did the founding father have to create the constitution?
The Articles of Federation were too weak
How are supreme court judges elected?
President
What is the argument against affirmative action?
Creates a stigma around diversity hires
Reverse Discrimination
“Model Minority”
Increases social tension
Not a long term solution for racism
Which SCOUTUS case asked the question: Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction over questions of legislative apportionment?
Baker v Carr
Which amendment protects freedom of religion?
1
What did the Connecticut Comprise do?
Created the House and Senate
Name one check between the executive and legislative branch
Answers may vary
What is the 14th amendment?
Extended voting rights to African Americans
At a public high school, several students raised a banner and wore clothing in support of a candidate running in the upcoming presidential election during lunch period. The principal asked the students to put away the banner, citing safety concerns. Which of the following Supreme Court cases is most relevant to this scenario?
(A) Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
(B) Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954)
(C) Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
(D) Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)
C
Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8
Which of the following is argued by James Madison in The Federalist paper number 10?
(A) A system of republican representation helps to limit the excesses of factionalism.
(B) Small republics are better able to ensure individual liberty than are large republics.
(C) The presence of a few large factions helps to protect the rights of minorities.
(D) Participatory democracy is the surest way to prevent tyranny.
(E) The elimination of the causes of factionalism is the best protection against tyranny.
All of the following serve as checks on the power of the federal courts EXCEPT:
(A) Federal judges can be impeached.
(B) The voters can oust federal judges in national elections.
(C) Congress can pass a law clarifying “legislative intent.”
(D) Presidents, governors, and local executives can refrain from enforcing court rulings.
(E) Congress and the state legislatures can amend the Constitution.
B
Which of the following applications of affirmative action would the United States Supreme Court likely consider unconstitutional?
A) A company actively recruits women and minorities in its hiring practices for a federal contract.
B) A state university refuses acceptance of any new applicants from a specific race.
C) A university values racial diversity on its campus and considers race as one of many factors when considering applicants to its freshman class.
D) The United States Department of Transportation hires a contractor with a history of hiring and promoting minorities and women for the construction of an interstate highway.
B
In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the Supreme Court established which of the following principles?
(A) A school official can search a student for drugs. (B) Everyone must go to school at least until the age of 16.
(C) Tuition for private schools cannot be tax deductible.
(D) Separation of students by race, even in equally good schools, is unconstitutional.
(E) A moment of silent prayer at the beginning of the school day is allowable under the First Amendment
D
The Miranda Warning informs you about your rights, which amendments are they referencing?
5th and 6th